10/21/22 Now Offering Notary Services

Updates from the MLK Community Center

Friday, October 21, 2022

Now Offering Notary Services
Call Ahead to Ensure Availability

A Look Back at Summer
MLK Campers and the Aquidneck Community Table

There's a chill in the air, but these photos by Annie Tuthill might warm you up.

This summer, the MLK Center partnered with the Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) for gardening lessons. At the community garden instructors taught campers how to start and take care of a garden. Children practiced in the MLK garden box which is used to grow food for our pantry. They also gave students seeds to take home to plant and let them pick blackberries and raspberries from the garden to take for a snack. Thank you ACT!

MLK Friends Dinner - Wednesday October 26

Guest Chefs - Rogers High School Booster Club

You don't want to miss our first MLK Friend's Dinner at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 26th. The guest chefs are the Rogers High School Vikings Booster Club and they will be preparing an Italian feast of spaghetti and meatballs. All are welcome!

November Senior Lunch & Learns

Travel to NACTC to Glam Up & Eat Good Food

In November, Senior Lunch & Learn is going on the road!

Transportation will be provided from the MLK Center to the Newport Area Career and Technical Center (NACTC)

to experience their cosmetology salon and culinary arts program.

Services being offered include:
Scalp massage
Shampoo & cut
Shampoo & blow dry
Shampoo & rollers

This program gives students the opportunity to practice their skills. The MLK is offering this program free-of-charge for participants.

Space is very limited. For day and time options and to register please contact Mel Saunders at: MSaunders@MLKCCenter.org or call 401-846-4828 ext.124

In The Pantry
Pasta, Sauce, and Puns

We all know there is nothing more delicious than fresh, homemade pasta sauce, but now that the growing season for local tomatoes is over and after school is a busy time for parents, the pantry could sure use ready made sauces. All varieties are welcome including tomato, alfredo, pesto, and more. Please also consider looking for packaging that could be easy to open for those that need it such as boxed sauces, pop top lids, etc.

We welcome donations

Monday – Friday

Between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

For speediest drop-offs, Tuesdays and Thursdays are best.

Click Here to Donate to the Pantry

Pastas of all varieties are always welcome at the pantry and are in great need now. We'll be upsetti without any spaghetti! Can you make a donation today? Together, nothing is imPASTAble!

Another favorite at the pantry is boxed macaroni and cheese. This quick meal is perfect for children and adults alike.

If noodles be the food of love, cheese on! If you have great pasta puns, we would love to hear them. We'll post great jokes in the pantry for all to enjoy. Please email them to Kim at KBotelho@MLKCCenter.org